Partial notes from TV message-"Authority through Wounds

1/16/05
Again, these notes are incomplete but for those of you that saw the telecast, this will serve as a refresher. From time to time, I will add more material on this subject. Hey guys, thanks for watching!!!

We Gain spiritual Authority through wounds. Through much tribulation we enter in to the kingdom of God.
Acts 14:22 says," Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God."

Lets consider the word “Persevere”. Its meaning is rooted in the the “severe”. It implies that there are times when we will not reach our spiritual goals unless we are stretched in ways others call severe or extreme. Instead of one mile, we go two. We contend for the Faith. We wrestle principalities & powers. We are not wimps; we don’t give up. We are soldiers who endure hardship & persevere. Even if we are knocked down, defeat is not final: we rise to fight another day. Surrender is not an option. Our success comes from our faith in what Jesus did at the cross.

Underlying all our other virtues there needs to exist in us an inherent perseverance of spirit, The enemy’s goal is to get you to give up. We must arise to war, get our grit back & persevere & never, ever give up. This goes for whatever challenges you may face. Weight loss, quit smoking, alcohol, whatever challenge you are facing... persevere.

You will be stretched, but keep looking to Jesus. Persevere,

The stretch & the battle actually makes room for you to walk in greater authority.

While others are reading the promises; we are called to possess them. Matt 11:12, Heb 6:12, Acts 14:22, Rev 3:21

God often gives a special grace during times of spiritual weariness and extended battle. This fresh anointing of special grace provide insight in discerning the warfare coming against us & imparts new vigor & authority in overcoming the demonic attacks.